Time is not considered a factor unless 50% of the encounter is spent in counseling.

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According to the CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) codes used for billing counseling and psychotherapy services, time is not considered a factor unless at least 50% of the face-to-face encounter is spent in counseling or therapy. This means that if more than half of the encounter involves providing counseling, the time spent can be used as a factor in determining the appropriate CPT code for billing.

Time Is Not Considered a Factor Unless 50% of the Encounter